It took only 3 months and 11 days after CST acquisition to Flomerics EM business line for ANSYS a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes to acquire Ansoft Corporation, a global provider of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software. According to a press release from both sources, parties has signed a definitive agreement whereby ANSYS will acquire Ansoft for a purchase price of approximately $832 million in a mix of cash and ANSYS common stock.

An action from Ansoft side was expected since the acquisition of Flomerics by the closest competitor to Ansoft which strengthens CST position in EM business over Ansoft. As president and CEO of Ansoft, Dr. Csendes puts it “The combination of Ansoft’s extensive portfolio of electromagnetics, circuit and systems simulation solutions with ANSYS’ existing simulation capabilities creates a ‘best of breed’ company that will continue to lead the evolution and innovation of engineering simulation by enabling customers to improve their product development processes, eliminate physical prototypes, reduce time-to-market for new products and improve product innovation and performance,” who will join ANSYS’ Board of Directors following the closing of the transaction.

About ANSYS, Inc.
ANSYS, Inc., founded in 1970, develops and globally markets engineering simulation software and technologies widely used by engineers and designers across a broad spectrum of industries. ANSYS focuses on the development of open and flexible solutions that enable users to analyze designs directly on the desktop, providing a common platform for fast, efficient and cost-conscious product development, from design concept to final-stage testing and validation. ANSYS and its global network of channel partners provide sales, support and training for customers. Headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., with more than 40 strategic sales locations throughout the world, ANSYS and its subsidiaries employ approximately 1,400 people and distribute ANSYS products through a network of channel partners in over 40 countries. Visit http://www.ansys.com for more information.

About Ansoft Corporation
Ansoft Corporation is a leading developer of high performance EDA software. The software is based on more than twenty-five years of research and development from the world’s leading experts in electromagnetics, circuit, and system simulation. Companies throughout the world rely on Ansoft’s software to achieve first-pass system success when designing mobile communication and Internet devices, broadband networking components and systems, integrated circuits (ICs), printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electromechanical systems. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., with locations throughout the world, Ansoft and its subsidiaries employ approximately 300 people. Visit http://www.ansoft.com for more information.

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Early this morning Computer Simulation Technology (CST GmbH) announces the acquisition of the Flomerics electromagnetics simulation software business (EMLOB) including MicroStripes and FLO/EMC with effect from January 1, 2008.

This acquisition will add an alternative Time Domain solver technology (TLM method) to the list of Microwave Studio solvers. You can check our study of the different EM solver techniques on the market.
Furthermore, Flomerics’ strong position in the EMC market and related specialised product features will offer new possibilities to CST’s users, also operating in this market.

“Flomerics has decided to focus on maintaining its leadership position in electronics thermal analysis and growing its market share in general-purpose CFD,” commented Gary Carter, Chief Executive of Flomerics. “We chose to sell the business to CST to ensure first-class ongoing support and the commitment to providing the best tools in the business for electromagnetics simulation.”

This acquisition is more likely a strategic cooperation between Flomerics and CST. Customers will benefit from using a combination of world-leading analysis software products from the two companies. As for current MicroStripes and FLO/EMC customers, they will continue to receive full technical support from CST.
Flomerics and CST have been struggling to increase their share in the EM market, perhaps through this acquisition and by combining their knowledge and enlarging the user base, CST Microwave Studio will manage to beat Ansoft HFSS.

“The acquisition of the Flomerics EM business line and its TLM technology follows CST’s strategy of providing the most complete technological offering for the high frequency EM market,” said Dr. Bernhard Wagner, Managing Director, CST. “We will ensure a high level of continuity for all users of the MicroStripes and FLO/EMC products and are looking forward to working closely with all customers.”

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It is always a tough decision when it comes to buy a new product. Several factors come into question: Technical properties, Usability and Cost. Of course, these factors could be arranged in different order depending on ones priorities. Today’s topic is Handheld spectrum analyzers.
For those who are not familiar with the “handheld” term, a handheld spectrum analyzer provides RF engineers and service technicians with the excellent performance of a workbench analyzer in a portable form.
Here’s a detailed comparison between the top handheld spectrum analyzers on the market. The different models are compared one on one for each property in the different categories, from RF performance (technical point of vue), Interface platform (usability) to Commercial (cost).

Models

Willtek 9102	Anritsu MS2721A	Anritsu MS2711D	R&S FSH-6 mod. 26

RF Performance

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Display

Commerical

Tracking Generator (TG)

Options

For normal cases requiring an average system at a competitive price Willtek 9102 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer offers the most suitable solution

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